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Sihlwald – Albishorn: Landscape with panoramic 30 km on the countrybike over the view (4 to 5 hours/CHF 250 [€ 185] all incl.) (4 to 5 hours/CHF 230 [€ 170] all incl.) Ascent to the Albis ridge (up 400 meters), view of Zugerland/ Plenty of shady forest, unpaved path on the ridge, past the Freiamt & the alpine mountain corona, return travel from Sun as far as Pluto (planet trail), an exhilarating ride down from Sihlwald or Langnau-Gattikon; full fare ticket 2nd guest the Buchenegg and back via Adliswil; extra charge for possible CHF 20 (children ½-price). ascent or return trip by train, MTB, E-Flyer. Peak Aerial view Peak Report

The impressive Lägern ridge – only for sure- 30 km on the countrybike via Pfannenstiel to footed hikers (6 hours/CHF 280 [€ 210] all incl.) (4 to 5 hours/CHF 250 [€ 185] all incl.) Journey on ’s oldest railway line, old town of Baden, Low traffic, main ascent until by train, view of the alps, ascent on foot via Schartenfels to the Burghorn (up 500 me- lake Lützel, cows & storks, right across the old town, return tra- ters), lizards & red kites, historical townlet Regensberg; full fare vel by train; full fare ticket 2nd guest CHF 40 (children ½-price). ticket 2nd guest CHF 20 (children ½-price). Peak Aerial view Pfannenstiel Rapperswil

There are inns to stop at. The place to meet for all tours is 40 to 60 km on the countrybike overland normally the Meeting-point in the main concourse of Zurich Central (6 hours/CHF 280 [€ 210] all incl.) Railway Station (Hauptbahnhof), under the Mondaine cube clock. North (Furttal, Glatt, Rhein) or south (Knonaueramt, Reuss) Other hiking-offers: Küsnachter Tobel (3 hours), Meilemer Tobel – from Zurich through scenic villages and varied landscapes; Egg (4 hours), – Falätschen (6 hours), Hörnli extra charge for possible train costs, E-Flyer, tandem or (6 hours), from Einsiedeln, also with rented bikes or X-country road bike. skis (from 6 hours). Hikers should have trekking boots or other Map Report sturdy shoes.

Rund um pauschal für einen oder zwei Gäste/Familie (Gruppen nach Absprache)

Sihlwald – Albishorn: Naturlandschaft mit 30 km auf dem Countrybike über den Albis Aussicht (4–5 Std./CHF 250 [€ 185] alles inkl.) (4–5 Std. / CHF 230 [€ 170] alles inkl.) Aufstieg zum Albisgrat (400 Höhenmeter), Blick aufs Zugerland/ Viel schattiger Wald, Naturbelag auf dem Gratweg, an der Freiamt & den Alpenkranz, retour ab Sihlwald oder Langnau– Sonne vorbei bis zum Pluto (Planetenweg), rauschende Gattikon; 1/1 Billett 2. Gast CHF 20 (Kinder ½). Abfahrt von der Buchenegg und retour via Adliswil; Aufpreis Gipfel Luftbild für evtl. Aufstieg oder Rückreise mit der Bahn, MTB, E-Flyer. Gipfel Bericht

Der eindrückliche Lägerngrat – nur für 30 km auf dem Countrybike via Pfannenstiel bis Trittsichere (6 Std./CHF 280 [€ 210] alles inkl.) Rapperswil (4–5 Std./CHF 250 [€ 185] alles inkl.) Fahrt auf der ältesten Eisenbahnstrecke der Schweiz, Badener Verkehrsarm, Hauptaufstieg bis Forch mit der Bahn, Sicht in die Altstadt, Anstieg zu Fuss via Schartenfels zum Burghorn Alpen, Lützelsee, Kühe & Störche, mitten durch die Altstadt, (500 HM), Eidechsen & Milane, historisches Städtchen Regens- Rückreise mit der Bahn; 1/1 Billett 2. Gast CHF 40 (Kinder ½). berg; 1/1 Billett 2. Gast CHF 20 (Kinder ½). Gipfel Luftbild Pfannenstiel Rapperswil

Überall gibts Einkehrmöglichkeiten. Treffpunkt für die Touren ist 40 bis 60 km auf dem Countrybike normalerweise der Meeting-Point (Mondaine-Würfeluhr) in der über Land (6 Std./CHF 280 [€ 210] alles inkl.) grossen Halle des Hauptbahnhofs Zürich. Die übrigen Wanderan- Nördlich (Furttal, Glatt, Rhein) oder südlich (Knonaueramt, gebote: Küsnachter Tobel (3 Std.), Meilemer Tobel – Egg (4 Std.), Reuss) von Zürich durch schöne Dörfer und abwechslungs- Felsenegg – Falätschen (6 Std.), Hörnli (6 Std.), ab Einsiedeln, reiche Landschaften; Aufpreis für ev. Bahnkosten, E-Flyer, auch mit dem Mietvelo oder mit Langlaufskis (ab 6 Std.). Wan- Tandem oder Rennrad. derer sollten über Trekking- oder andere feste Schuhe verfügen. Karte Bericht

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and fast now. On the right is Cabaret Voltaire, from where Stroll through the old town the Dada movement - jolifanto bambla o falli bambla - set off to confuse the bourgeoisie in 1916.

A little further on to the left, set back in a little courtyard, is Schober, a richly decorated sweets and pastry shop worth at least a quick visit. Directly opposite are Schwarzenbach coffee roasters - the irresistible smell gets even better if you stick your nose inside. Strolling further along Münstergasse you pass the Bodega Española (page 30) on your right, that is if you don’t drop in for a beer and a plate of tapas. Here one of the few Swiss authors of world renown, , met with other writers in the 1940s to 1960s.

A few steps along you’re at Zurich’s landmark Romanesque- style abbey, the somewhat austere Grossmünster (see page 44) with it’s double towers and their rather unique, Neo-Gothic spires added in the 18th century. Looking towards the river, the third bridge, Münsterbrücke, appears and the graceful Fraumünster Abbey (see page 44) is visible across the . If you trace a line between the two münsters, the Wasserkirche (see page 45) or water church comes to lie in the middle, completing the holy trinity. Take the steps from the Grossmünster courtyard down to the Wasserkirche and the Helmhaus art gallery (see page 45) by the river and then cross the bridge to Fraumünster to gaze at the famous stained-glass windows by Chagall. You’ve seen all the really A public game of chess on . important parts of Zurich’s old town now and can finish off with one of Zurich’s other major attractions - the lake - which Zurich’s old town snuggles up to both banks of the river Lim- is just five minutes walk further along the river. mat, so our old-town stroll does much the same and heads upstream, crossing two bridges and passing a third. We set off at the bridge named after Zurich’s first mayor, Rudolf-Brun Brücke, which is easily reached from Bahnhofstrasse or by walking along the Limmat (down Bahnhofquai) from the main train station. At the bridge’s south-western corner, just by the Swiss handicrafts shop, head down the steps to the metal walkway leading upstream along the Limmat, almost touch- ing the water (Heiri-Steg). Soon you’re on a cobbled street (Schipfe), with some miniature antiques shops and boutiques on the right and the restaurant Schipfe 16, a work project for unemployed and well worth a quick stop, on the left.

Just after Schipfe 16 take the climb up to Lindenhof (see page 45), just turn right and up Fortunagasse and then left into Lindenhof with its tall trees, one of the oldest parts of Zurich. The mediaeval German kings would stop over here and the Romans also occupied the spot in their day and age. Take in the view over the parapet or play with the royals who are always here, in one of the games of outdoor chess. Leaving Lindenhof opposite from where you entered (down Pfalz-Gasse), there’s a copy of the Roman tombstone which mentions (Zurich) on your right, set in the wall.

Ahead of you is the church tower of St. Peter, our next des- tination situated on one of Zurich’s most peaceful squares (St. Peterhofstatt). Going left one of the alleys (Weggengasse or Thermengasse) gets you to the second bridge, Rathaus- brücke, also known as the vegetable bridge because of the small fruit & veg market held here on Saturdays.

On the other end of the bridge you have the Rathaus, the town hall, to your right and the Rathaus café (see page 34) to your left, a good place for an outdoor coffee if the weather is friendly. Our rigorous ramble takes us straight ahead, across the tram lines on Limmatquai and into Marktgasse, where you’ll find, by the way, one of Zurich’s prettiest flower shops. Turn right at the top of Marktgasse and now you’re on the main throughway of pedestrian Niederdorf (see page 10), the other part of the old town. The cultural references come hard Download the city guide Zurich In Your Pocket here Your Download the city guide Zurich In zurich.inyourpocket.com October - November 2010

In pausa pranzo, lungo la Limmat, si respira aria di vacanze.

Il giardino degli iris del Belvoirpark è una perla incastonata tra il lago e le colline di Zurigo.

terpost del 1997 perché, nonostante viamo in un quartiere di abitazioni coo- tu o, a Zurigo risulta difficile non par- perative in cui regna un’atmosfera di vita lare di soldi… di paese, a due passi da moderne costru- zioni e da ex edifici industriali riconver- INFO PRATICHE Città grigia, dove? titi in locali in. Abbiamo di nuovo rag- In pochi colpi di pedale, eccoci sul lun- giunto la Limmat, i cui bagni ora Il ciclotour zurighese di golago. Chi l’ha de o che Zurigo è una brulicano di gente. «Eccoci nella mile Bruno Pfeuti costa 50.– fr. ci à grigia? Qui è rigogliosa, con decine dell’edonismo e dei giovani – scherza a persona per gruppi da di tonalità di verde. Turisti aspe ano al Bruno –. Il bello di Zurigo è che ha oltre 4 a 6 persone; se i parteci- molo la nave a vapore che li porterà a 30 bagni pubblici, un record europeo. Al- panti sono meno c’è la Rapperswil; nell’incantevole parco Ar- cuni sono stati creati per motivi igienici, possibilità d’aggregarsi a boretum, gente discute all’ombra di im- quando non c’erano ancora i servizi nelle un gruppo il lunedì, il ponenti alberi; gruppi di giovani si tuf- abitazioni». E, sorpresa piacevole in una mercoledì, il venerdì o la fano nel lago e al Belvoirpark, che un ci à in cui tu o ha fama di costare un domenica mattina. Per tempo era proprietà privata della fami- occhio della testa, diversi di questi sta- gruppi da 6 a 30 persone, glia Escher e ora della ci à, passanti os- bilimenti sono gratuiti. «Pensate che ne- prezzo su richiesta. Il tour servano decine di specie di fiori. Ma gli anni ’70 qui volevano costruire un tri- dura circa 3 ore e mezza so o questo sole, è piacevole stare vicini plo svincolo autostradale! Oggi sarebbe e si svolge quasi tutto in all’acqua, che qui non è mai lontana. E al- impensabile!». Ma è anche impensabile pianura. Bruno ha buone lora eccoci lungo la Sihl, pedalando che proprio questo luogo, non troppo conoscenze passive all’ombra e beneficiando della piacevole tempo fa, fosse una nota scena della d’italiano, ma svolge i suoi brezza che sale dal torrente. Si sta avvi- droga. Ora in un’atmosfera vacanziera, tour in tedesco, francese cinando la pausa pranzo. Giovani in te- giovani si tuffano, nuotano e si abbron- e inglese. nute sportive si danno al jogging; più in zano durante la pausa pranzo. Il tu o a là, colle i bianchi pranzano in ristoranti due passi dalla stazione. Dove uno dei www.toptrek.ch trendy, dopo qualche metro ci ritro- tremila treni ci riporterà a casa. ●

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